Soldiers bound for war: U.S. troops entrain at the New York port for transportation to the European Theater during World War II. Soldiers carrying full field packs and rifles assemble outside barracks and march forward from Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Interior of a moving troop transport train. A soldier peels and eats an orange. Other soldiers sleep, rest and look out of a window of the railroad train. The soldiers get off the train with their bags in New York. The New York skyline in the background.
A Boarding ramp is seen extending to the docket Swedish ocean liner, M.S. Gripsholm, from a covered pier at Jersey City, New Jersey, during World War 2. A policeman and a ship's crewman carry a sick man aboard on a litter. At the base of the ramp, Japanese Nationals and Issei stand in group waiting to board. Two armed U.S. sailors guard the ramp. View switches to the Gripsholm's deck where passenger families are happily greeting one another. Many are family and friends who know each other. Camera pans along the ship's deck, where many passengers are seated and others continue to greet one another. View of several passengers seated outdoors, on deck. Two small children squat near the railing to look outside. The Manhattan, New York City skyline is seen in fog, in the background. On the main deck, girl walks with a very small child. Two little girls descend a stairs to a lower deck. Several little boys stand by a railing to look out on the Hudson River. A mother brings a very small child up the gang plank.
Canadian and American parcels loaded onto Red Cross Gripsholm ship in New York during World War II. Parcels are intended for delivery to Allied prisoners of war in Japanese prison camps. A female American officer checks the parcels.
African American people line up to volunteer for helping King Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia in case of an Italian invasion (Italo-Ethiopian War). People register themselves as Ethiopian volunteers in New York City. A young African American woman registers herself for service as a nurse in Africa.
James Meredith speaks to the press after being chosen by the Republicans as their candidate to run against Congressman Adam Clayton Powell in an upcoming special election. The Civil Rights figure, Meredith, is seen talking to reporters.
A man interviews former Minnesota Viking quarterback Fran Tarkenton after he joins New York Giants. Giants coach Allie Sherman speaks about Tarkenton's ability and performance. Men play football.
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